Reviews

Baptism of Fire by Andrzej Sapkowski

actualredjenny's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

vanessas_library's review against another edition

5.0

5/5 stars

Baptism of Fire is the best book in The Witcher series. (That I have read so far. I have 3 books to go.)
The plot progression here is fast paced and very well executed. I love how most of the book is from Geralt's point of view.
Geralt was wounded badly and ended up in a coma after the battle. He did stay in Brokilon for a few months. After he recovered, he went on a hunt to rescue Ciri. The Witcher was joined by Milva, Regis, Dandelion, and Cahir.
Ciri and Yennefer was barely in this book but when they were it was awesome. I also enjoyed the meeting with the sorceresses.
I honestly enjoy magic and battles in fantasy books.

radradradish's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

gwyndae's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

zivi's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

tawallah's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

In Baptism of Fire, the plot takes a darker turn given that war has begun and the main characters scattered. This installment focuses heavily on Geralt and the fallout from events on Thanedd. By the end we learn more about elves and the possible manipulation of the prophecy to suit whoever can get Ciri. 

Once again, the ability of Sapkowski to take known fantasy tropes and produce fresh insight is where this series shines. As well as the intrigue within intrigues. I’m already ready for reading this series knowing the ending. Hopefully it doesn’t fall flat. 

interlunar's review against another edition

adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

toruxis's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

forget_me_knots's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

zemthings's review against another edition

4.0

Hard to start, I was not invested at first and it was a slog…but everything from ~pg150 onward was a delight and the ending, despite some tragedy, did get a laugh out of me.